ServoCenter Downloads
A library of ServoCenter documentation, including manuals, protocols, schematics, drivers, application notes, source code, DLL programming, ActiveX control, direct serial I/O, firmware updater, control panel utility, sequencer, and other tools.
Documentation
ServoCenter 4.1 Documentation
- ServoCenter 4.1 Manual Volume 1: Installation & Hardware
- 20-page booklet containing the following sections: Package Checklist, Board Overview, Features and Specifications, Installation, Connecting a Single Board, Connecting Multiple Boards, Jumper Settings, Board Identification Settings, Hexadecimal/Decimal/Binary Conversion Chart, Serial Cable Diagrams, and Circuit Schematic.
- ServoCenter 4.1 MINI Manual Volume 1: Installation & Hardware
- 20-page booklet containing the following sections: Package Checklist, Board Overview, Features and Specifications, Installation, Connecting a Single Board, Connecting Multiple Boards, Jumper Settings, Board Identification Settings, Hexadecimal/Decimal/Binary Conversion Chart, Serial Cable Diagrams, and Circuit Schematic.
- ServoCenter 4.1 Manual Volume 2: Protocol Reference
- 35-page booklet containing the following sections: Protocol Overview, Binary Packet Format, ASCII Packet Format, Return Values, Command Message Format, Normal Movement, Compact Movement, Group Movement, Servo Settings, Input/Output Commands, Servo Group Mask, Preset Commands, General Commands, Hexadecimal/Decimal/Binary Nibble Conversion Chart, Hexadecimal/Decimal ASCII Chart.
- ServoCenter 4.1 Manual Volume 3: Programming Guide & Programming Examples
- 55-page booklet containing the following sections: Programming with Raw Serial I/O, Programming With the ServoCenter 4.1 ActiveX Control, Programming With the ServoCenter 4.1 DLL, Programming With the ServoCenter 4.1 .NET Assembly, Hexadecimal/Decimal/Binary Conversion Chart, Serial Cable Diagram, ServoCenter 4.1 Circuit Schematic.
- ServoCenter 4.1 Manual Volume 4: Sequencer/SC-BASIC Interpreter Language Reference and Programming Guide
- 28-page booklet containing the following sections: Sequencer Overview, Sequencer Features, Language Reference, ServoCenter Sequencer Control Commands, Using the ServoCenter Control Panel Sequence Editor, SC-BASIC Programming Examples, Hexadecimal/Decimal/Binary Nibble Conversion Chart, Hexadecimal/Decimal ASCII Chart, Token Specification, Error Codes
- ServoCenter 4.1 CD ISO Image Version 1.1 updated on 8/9/11
- ISO image containing the resources provided on the ServoCenter 4.1 CD, including drivers, documentation and programming examples. This ISO image may be burned to CD.
ServoCenter 3.1 Documentation
- ServoCenter 3.1 CD Contents
- ZIP file containing the resources provided on the ServoCenter 3.1 CD, including documentation and programming examples.
- ServoCenter 3.1 USB Manual
- 44-page booklet containing instructions for using ServoCenter, as well as a parts list and code samples in several different programming languages and platforms.
- ServoCenter 3.1 RS232 Manual
- 44-page booklet containing instructions for using ServoCenter, as well as a parts list and code samples in several different programming languages and platforms.
- ServoCenter 3.1 IC Manual
- 32-page booklet containing instructions for using ServoCenter chips, as well as technical information and example schematics.
- ServoCenter 3.1 Protocol
- Document describing the command packet format and providing a detailed summary for all of the ServoCenter commands.
- ServoCenter 3.1 RS232 Schematic
- Schematic for the serial controller board.
- ServoCenter 3.1 USB Schematic
- Schematic for the USB controller board.
ServoCenter 1.2 Documentation
- ServoCenterMIDI 1.2 Manual (MIDI)
- 16-page booklet containing instructions for using ServoCenter with MIDI applications.
- ServoCenter 1.2 MIDI Schematic
- Schematic for the MIDI controller board.
ServoCenter Drivers
ServoCenter 4.1 Drivers
- ServoCenter 4.1 USB Windows Drivers Version 2.08.14 released on 4/12/11
- ZIP file containing the USB drivers necessary to communicate with ServoCenter 4.1 USB. WHQL certified drivers for Windows XP, Windows Server 2003, Windows Vista, Windows Server 2008, Windows 7, Windows Server 2008 R2. Includes support for both 32-bit and 64-bit Windows
- ServoCenter 4.1 USB Mac OS X Drivers Version 2.02.16 released on 2/28/11
- File containing the USB drivers necessary to communicate with ServoCenter 4.1 USB for use with 32-bit, 64-bit and PPC architectures.
Please see the FTDI Drivers Download page for the latest drivers and drivers for legacy or unlisted operating systems
See the FTDI Installation Guides page for detailed installation guides.
ServoCenter 3.1 Drivers
- ServoCenter 3.1 USB Drivers
- ZIP file containing the USB drivers necessary to communicate with ServoCenter 3.1 USB. Refer to the manual section on driver installation for assistance in installing the USB drivers.
- ServoCenter 3.1 USB Windows Vista 64-bit Drivers
- ZIP file containing drivers and instructions for installing the ServoCenter 3.1 USB for Windows Vista 64-bit.
- ServoCenter 3.1 USB Mac OS X Drivers
- File containing v2_1_7 for the OS X standard driver.
- ServoCenter 3.1 USB Mac OS X Drivers
- File containing v2_2_7 for the OS X standard driver.
Application Notes and Source Code
ServoCenter 4.1
Programming Examples
DESCRIPTION | EXAMPLES/SOURCE CODE | ||
|---|---|---|---|
DLL Programming | |||
DLL programming in C# | |||
DLL programming in Visual C++ .NET | |||
DLL programming in Visual C++ 6.0 | |||
DLL programming in Visual Basic .NET | |||
DLL programming in Visual Basic 6.0 | |||
DLL programming in Python | |||
64-bit DLL Programming | |||
ActiveX Control | |||
ActiveX control with Visual Basic 6.0 | |||
Direct Serial I/O | |||
Direct serial I/O in Python | |||
Direct serial I/O in REALBasic | |||
Direct serial I/O in MaxMSP 5 | |||
Direct serial I/O in PHP | |||
Direct serial I/O in Visual Basic 6.0 Joystick Control Example | |||
.NET Assembly | |||
.NET Assembly in Visual C# 2008 | |||
.NET Assembly in Visual C++ 2008 | |||
.NET Assembly in Visual Basic 2008 | |||
Development Libraries
ServoCenter 4.1 .NET Assembly Installer
ServoCenter 4.1 DLL Installer Includes 64-bit DLL. Updated 11/8/2011
ServoCenter 4.1 ActiveX Control Installer
ServoCenter 3.1
Programming Examples
DESCRIPTION | DOCUMENTATION | EXAMPLES/SOURCE CODE | |
|---|---|---|---|
DLL Programming | |||
DLL programming in C#. | |||
DLL programming in Visual C++ .NET | |||
DLL programming in Visual C++ 6.0 | |||
DLL programming in Visual Basic .NET | |||
DLL programming in Visual Basic 6.0 | |||
ActiveX Control | |||
ActiveX control with Visual Basic 6.0 | |||
Direct Serial I/O | |||
Direct serial I/O in Visual C++ 6.0 | |||
Direct serial I/O in Visual Basic 6.0 | |||
Direct serial I/O in Turbo C | |||
Direct serial I/O in QBASIC | |||
Direct serial I/O in GCC/Linux | |||
ServoCenter MIDI Application Notes | |||
ServoCenterMIDI with MAX/MSP | N/A | ||
Programmatic Messages in Windows | N/A | ||
Miscellaneous Resources and Tools
- YEI Warranty, Returns and Support
- Information regarding product warranty, returns, and technical support.
ServoCenter 4.1 Tools
- ServoCenter 4.1 Firmware Updater
- The ServoCenter 4.1 Firmware Updater allows users to update their ServoCenter 4.1 to the latest firmware version. Firmware releases includes new features, bug fixes, and the latest updates.
- ServoCenter 4.1 Control Panel Utility
- The ServoCenter 4.1 Control Panel Utility allows control of servos, servo settings, I/O setup, preset editing, and sequencer programming.
- ServoCenter 4.1 Sequencer / SC-BASIC Interpreter
- Designed as a simple, easy to learn language specifically suited to the architecture and problem domain of ServoCenter 4.1.
ServoCenter 3.1 Tools
- ServoCenter 3.1 Animation Sequencer Application
- Servo control software designed for ServoCenter 3.1 controller boards. Allows users to control seek position and speed of any servo connected to controller board based upon an arbitrary timeline. No programming required!
- REALBasic class for ServoCenter 3.1
- Contributed January 2007 courtesy of Jim Patek.
Python module for ServoCenter 3.1
Python module for ServoCenter 3.1 at GitHub
Python module for ServoCenter 3.1 at PyPI
Contributed June 2011 courtesy of David Davis.


